
Please note: HTHT Cutting Wire is sold in 1kg quantities only and each 1kg order is supplied as 2 x 500g spools.
HTHT Cutting Wire is designed for use in hot wire EPS cutting equipment, where it is used to cut and profile expanded polystyrene blocks and sheets into precise finished dimensions. It is suited to EPS manufacturing operations requiring consistent thermal cutting performance, clean edge definition and reliable operation across repetitive production cycles. Typical applications include block sectioning, sheet sizing and shape profiling for EPS products used in construction, insulation and protective packaging.
| Property | Unit | Value / Range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Sheet Sizes | mm | 2400 × 1200, 1200 × 600 |
| Available Thicknesses | mm | 25 – 100 (in 5 mm increments) |
| Density (nominal) | kg/m³ | 13.5 – 38 |
| Compressive Strength @ 10% strain | kPa | 50 – 350 |
| Thermal Resistance (50 mm sample) | m²·K/W | R 1.20 – R 1.50 |
| Vapour Transmission Rate | µg/m²·s | 220 – 710 |
| Water Absorption (immersion) | % by volume | ≤ 4 |
| Flame Propagation (median duration) | seconds | ≤ 2 |
| Environmental Safety | – | 100 % recyclable; 0 ODP; VOC < 2 g/L |
VICTORIA FACTORY PICK UP LOCATIONS
Foamex - Head Office:
31-33 Gatwick Road, Bayswater North
Pick Up window between 8:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Foamex - West:
430 Barry Road, Coolaroo
Pick-Up window is between 8:30am to 2pm
SOUTH AUSTRALIA FACTORY PICK UP LOCATIONS
Foamex - South Australia:
15 Peachey Rd, Edinburgh North
Pick-Up window is 8am to 3pm
ALL FACTORIES are closed weekends and Public Holidays
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Metro Delivery starts at $180 ex GST
Online product sales for Victoria & South Australia only. EXCEPTION: Expol accessories are available to be shipped Nationwide